Momentum Grant
Momentum Grant supports local organizations' community projects in Calhoun County, primarily around Marshall, to address poverty, food insecurity, youth development, and underlying causes of local challenges.
This grant was recently updated
The Foundation removed the restriction excluding requests over $75,000 from its grant guidelines; the changed text does not specify a replacement limit or a new Momentum Grant award range.
Funder: Marshall Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (Quarterly deadline) | April 1, 2027 (Quarterly deadline) | July 1, 2027 (Quarterly deadline) | October 1, 2027 (Quarterly deadline)
Funding Amounts: $751–$24,999; requests of $5,000 or more require another funding source
Summary: Supports community projects addressing local needs in Calhoun County, Michigan, primarily benefiting Marshall and surrounding townships.
Key Information: Previous Foundation grant reports must receive Board approval before another grant can be considered; approval may take three months.
Description
The Marshall Community Foundation’s Momentum Grant provides flexible local funding for community projects in Calhoun County, Michigan, primarily benefiting residents of Marshall and surrounding townships. It prioritizes substantial community benefits relative to resources invested, collaboration that avoids duplicating services, broad community reach, volunteer involvement, and innovative start-up efforts.
Supported priorities include self-sufficiency and efficiency through capacity building and workforce development; access to resources for low-income and underserved populations; poverty intervention; and food insecurity. Youth development priorities include student performance, teacher training, supplemental programs, and youth mental health. Across these areas, the Foundation favors projects that examine and address underlying causes of local challenges and seek challenge or matching financial resources.
